Norðurmýri Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Norðurmýri
Popular places to visit
Reykjavik Harbour
Once a maritime and fishing district, Old Harbour now buzzes with restaurants, cafes and places to discover. Stroll along the waterfront or hop on a boat and explore the harbour.
Laugavegur
Brightly colored shopfronts spill into the street and add atmosphere to the sidewalk dining areas and designer stores of Reykjavík’s main downtown shopping strip.
Harpa
The sculptural glass façade of Reykjavík’s premier concert hall and conference center shines over the harbor, reflecting the water and the city’s energy.
Hallgrimskirkja
This stunning church with a tower that looks like molten lava is one of Reykjavík’s most renowned landmarks and also serves as a compass point.
University of Iceland
Walk around the campus at University of Iceland as part of your travels around Reykjavik. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
Perlan
A unique glass-domed building that blends the practical aspects of heating the city’s water system within an aesthetically impressive architectural structure.
Activities
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras
Small Group Northern Lights Tour
Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos
Our pick of the best Norðurmýri Hotel Deals
Fosshotel Raudara
This is our favorite hotel to stay at when we are in the area. Good location and comfy rooms!
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Igdlo Guesthouse
Great basic guest house, friendly staff, good location and bonus of breakfast and well equipped kitchen
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Nordurey Guesthouse
Perfect place to spend a night or two as good location and comes with kitchen and laundry facilities. However check in can be a nightmare if your booking platform does not update you with check in instructions
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Center Hotels Plaza
Nice central hotel. Pleasant staff great location. The breakfast service was very good with plenty of choice and looser ice was smooth even at busy times. However not sure why the modern trend is to deny privacy on the loo. Much as I love my travel companion not sure I want to hear all their full ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Grandi by Center Hotels
Absolutely. Amazing!!!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
The Reykjavik EDITION
Best hotel in Reykjavik! Great location and amazing atmosphere. The Happy Hour is pretty great as well! Staff was amazing at check in. It was a birthday trip and the woman at the reception had delivered an incredible mouse cake to my room for my wife and I to celebrate. Top notch service. Thank ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Norðurmýri
Holt
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holt and surrounding area, you can visit Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur.
Downtown Reykjavik
If you're spending some time in Downtown Reykjavik, Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja are top sights worth seeing.
Tún
If you're spending some time in Tún, Laugavegur and Hofdi House are top sights worth seeing.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Laugavegur and Reykjavik Harbour.
Teigar
While Teigar isn't home to many top sights, Laugavegur and Reykjavik Harbour are some notable places to visit nearby.
Háaleiti
When in Háaleiti, you can plan a visit to Laugavegur and Laugardalsholl, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
